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Frederick Martin “Fred” May

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Birth	:	4 Jan 1863 Spring Hill, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 1950 Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8446999, -95.5939026
Description	:	FUNERAL SERVICE IS HELD SUNDAY FOR FRED MAY Death Claims Aged Man November 30 Funeral services for Fred May were held Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Church with Rev. John Bruce officiating. Burial was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery here. Mr. May passed away Thursday, December 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Talcott in Dunlap. He had been in very poor health for a number of years and was cared for during the last months of his life by Mr. and Mrs. Talcott in their home here. Pallbearers were: Tom Christensen, Laurence... Read More	FUNERAL SERVICE IS HELD SUNDAY FOR FRED MAY Death Claims Aged Man November 30 Funeral services for Fred May were held Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Church with Rev. John Bruce officiating. Burial was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery here. Mr. May passed away Thursday, December 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Talcott in Dunlap. He had been in very poor health for a number of years and was cared for during the last months of his life by Mr. and Mrs. Talcott in their home here. Pallbearers were: Tom Christensen, Laurence Reed, Chris Thiles, Clem Bowersox, Wade Manchester, and Albert Nelson. Music was furnished by Mrs. W. L. Reichelt and Mrs. F. A. Hagen. Mrs. Wm. Rannells accompanied them at the piano. Frederick Martin May was born January 4, 1863 at Spring Hill, Illinois. He was the son of Martin and Kath (Herb) May. When he was six years old he came with his parents to the farm in Montmorency township where he spent his childhood. On September 13, 1881 he was united in marriage with Matilda Hein. During the eight years following that time they lived near Rockfalls, Illinois. Then in 1889, they located at Algona, Iowa. But not being satisfied there, they remained but four years, coming to Dunlap in 1893. With an exception of three years spent near Clarkson, Nebraska, the next 57 years were spent at Dunlap, part of the time farming and as road supervisor until he retired in 1927. He remained in his own home after the death of his wife in 1927. In 1945, he sold his home and lived with his daughters, Mrs. Clarence Talcott of Dunlap, and Mrs. Walter Hahn of Clarkson, Nebraska. He was an active lodge worker, having been a member of the Masonic lodge, Odd Fellows, Rebekah, Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1927, his parents, three sisters and one brother. He leaves to mourn his passing four daughters: Mrs. Joe Pierce of Oakdale, California; Mrs. Jim Pierce of Vancouver, Washington; Mrs. Clarence Talcott of Dunlap; Mrs. Walter Hahn of Clarkson, Nebraska; and a son, Harry May of Howells, Nebraska; and an adopted son, Harry Turner of Sioux City; one sister, Mrs. Anna Scott, 845, of Edgworth, Canada; seventeen grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. May had been a member of the Lutheran church for a number of years. Those who attended the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hahn, Clarkson, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. May, Howells, Nebraska; Frank Hiedik, Howells, Nebraska; Chas. F. Talcott, Rapid City, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Turner, Sioux City, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott of Rockfalls, Illinois; Mrs. Clyde Baughman of Sterling, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Probasco, Mrs. A. I. Burress and daughter, Verval; Miss Nell Talcott, all from Woodbine; Mr. and Mrs. Nate Rains of Logan; Mr. and Mrs. Murl Bradford of Dow City. Published in The Dunlap Reporter (Dunlap, Iowa) on Thursday, December 7, 1950.

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Longitude: -95.5939026

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Matilda Hein May

(1863 - 1927)

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Addie Charlotte May Talcott

(1886 - 1972)

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